Surrounded by majestic saguaro forests and dramatic mountain peaks, Tucson blends the beauty of the natural world with the excitement and amenities of a thriving city. Enjoy outdoor adventures, unique Southwestern cuisine, exploring the arts, and much more on your getaway in Tucson.
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- Tucson Toros Summer Baseball
Aug. 26 - Sep. 4
Tucson's Golden Baseball League team plays home games on summer evenings at Hi Corbett Field, Reid Park. Check website for fireworks and theme nights, giveaways and specials, kids' activities. - FINA World Junior Diving Championships
Sep. 1 - Sep. 6
FINA and Tucson Sports bring 200 of the world's best junior divers, including potential Olympic swimmers, to compete at Hillenbrand Aquatic Center-Kasser Family Pool, University of Arizona. - Armor
Sep. 2 - Sep. 19
Winding Road Theater presents a family drama at Zuzi’s Theater about a budding cellist trying to make sense of a political battle over body armor for troops in the Middle East and Afghanistan. - Twilight Thursdays at the Gardens
Sep. 2 - Sep. 16
Tucson Botanical Gardens hosts a family-friendly entertainment series on the third Thursday of the month, June-Sept; dogs (on leash) with owners welcome on fourth Thursday night of the month. - Cinema La Placita Outdoor Movies
Sep. 2 - Oct. 28
Classic movies are screened in La Placita Village courtyard on Thursday evenings, May-October. Pull up a chair or spread a blanket and watch a typically family-friendly movie under the stars. - Rendezvous of the Gunfighters
Sep. 3 - Sep. 6
Old Western gunfighter groups from around the U.S. gather in Tombstone to stage gunfight reenactments, compete in most-authentic costume contest and Sunday parade. - La Encantada Summer Concert Series
Sep. 3 - Oct. 1
Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance brings courtyard concerts to La Encantada shopping center on every other Friday, 7 p.m., now through October 1. Click event title for schedule. - Carnival of Illusion
Sep. 3 - May. 21
Roland Sarlot & Susan Eyed recreate a Victorian era-inspired, magical parlour show in an intimate setting for audiences of 35 guests at Doubletree Hotel Reid Park. - Club Congress 25th Anniversary Extravaganza
Sep. 3 - Sep. 5
Club Congress, the longest-running nightclub this side of the Mississippi, is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Labor Day weekend with live music and Tucson nostalgia. - Festival Norteno
Sep. 4
Casino del Sol presents live music by Noches Norteñas bands, dance performances, food booths, sponsor/product displays and the awards presentation at Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater. - Tucson Motor Show
Sep. 4 - Sep. 5
The Tucson Motor Show is an auto show featuring up to 300 classic and antique cars, motorcycles, trucks, RVs, and nearly anything with wheels at Tucson Convention Center. - Classic Movies at the Fox Theatre
Sep. 4
Downtown Tucson's vintage movie palace, the Fox Tucson Theatre, screens favorite classic Hollywood films on Saturday evenings. - Sonoita Labor Day Rodeo
Sep. 4 - Sep. 6
Old West rodeo, with timed events, barrel racing, a wild-horse race, and team roping events, and mutton busting and pee-wee events for little cowpokes at Sonoita Fairgrounds. - Brewery Gulch Daze
Sep. 5
The Town of Bisbee's lively, annual celebration features a carnival atmosphere and daylong events for all ages. Benefits Boys and Girls Club of Bisbee. - Sunday in The Park: Furry Pollinators
Sep. 5
Colossal Cave Mountain Park hosts a presentation on how saguaros and other cacti evolved along with bats--to their mutual benefit--by Dr. Ted Fleming, Department of Ecology/Evolutionary Biology, U of A. - Labor Day Weekend with Jackiem Joyner
Sep. 5
Tucson Jazz Society presents a Labor Day Weekend concert with jazz saxophonist Jackiem Joyner, former sideman to countless great artists, at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. - Music on the Mountain
Sep. 5
Lava Music produces outdoor concerts (country, bluegrass, acoustic, cowboy, honky tonk, and jazz) on Sunday afternoons in Summerhaven, Mt. Lemmon, Memorial Day through Labor Day. - Saguaro National Park Labor Day Run
Sep. 6
The Southern Arizona Roadrunners presents an early morning run through the scenic cactus-forest loop in Saguaro National Park East in the Rincon Mountain foothills, including 2-mile and 8-mile courses. - Primavera Cooks! at Lodge on the Desert
Sep. 8
Lodge on the Desert hosts a multi-course brunch prepared with help from apprentice chefs and sommeliers to raise funds to support services for Tucson's homeless and working poor. - Downtown Tucson Latin Jazz Festival: Salsa Dance Party
Sep. 10
Tucson Jazz Society/Downtown Tucson Partnership host second annual, free, salsa dance party featuring lively local band Tito y su Nuevo Son in the La Placita Village courtyard. - Backwards in High Heels: The Ginger Story
Sep. 10 - Oct. 2
Arizona Theatre Company stages at Temple of Music and Art the life story of movie legend Ginger Rogers, who danced "backwards in high heels" with Fred Astaire. - iMas in Concert
Sep. 10
Casino del Sol presents iMas, the Tucson band that performed on Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion, playing music including Tejano, oldies, country, and even funk at Paradiso Bar & Lounge. - Downtown Tucson Latin Jazz Festival: Larry Harlow
Sep. 11
Jazz legend Larry Harlow will bring audiences to their feet with his exhilarating brand of Afro-Cuban salsa music at Leo Rich Theatre. - Presidio Real de San Agustin Walking Tour
Sep. 11
Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation hosts a summer morning walking tour on the second Saturday of the month at the Presidio Real de San Agustin historic neighborhood. - 2nd Saturdays Downtown
Sep. 11
2nd Saturdays Downtown is an urban block party with free arts and entertainment along Congress Street: live music, street performers, vendors, multimedia visuals, gallery openings, and more.
- The world’s largest event of its kind! The 2010 Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase—show listings, ground transportation options, FAQ and more.
- Read The Los Angeles Times' Travel article on Tucson's 2010 Culinary Festival, taking place October 28-31.
- The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum was named the best place to see hummingbirds Birder’s World readers surveyed earlier this year.
- Touring the state? Arizona's diversity offers travelers an endless variety of experiences. To start planning your road trip, download a map of open rest stops.
- The August 2010 issue of Outside Magazine lists Tucson as the Best Road-Biking City in the U.S.
- Download our Destination - Downtown Tucson Guide and see everything there is to do in Downtown Tucson.
- This AOL Travel article, written by Aefa Mulholland, lists Tucson as a "Best Place to Bring Children of All Ages."
- The American Lung Association's "State of the Air" report lists Tucson as the #6 cleanest U.S. city for long-term ozone air pollution.
- Eco-friendly Bed & Breakfasts in Tucson provide visitors a chance to travel the state while leaving the softest of footprints. Read the article by AZCentral.com.
- Tucson ranks in Forbes top 20 America's Most Innovative Cities. Read the article.
- The Tucson Film Office won 1st Place in the “Digital Video” category of the AFCI Marketing Awards, a global competition encouraging film commissions to put forth winning components of their marketing campaigns.
- Visit the beautiful Town of Oro Valley, one of "America's Top-Rated Smaller Cities."
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- El Charro Mexican Cafe was named one of America's 50 Food Icons by NRN Magazine.
- Think Tucson is just about Golf and Spring Training? Think again! The Chicago Tribune highlights some of Tucson's other fantastic attractions.
- Planning a trip to Tucson? The Los Angeles Times has an article on where to stay and eat while here.
- Sunset Magazine lists Tucson as number nine in the Top 20 Best Towns of the Future!
- Want to find out more about what to do in Tucson? The New York Times just published an article entitled 36 Hours in Tucson, Arizona in the Travel section.
- "If you’re going camping in the Arizona desert, the first thing you need is a tent. The second thing is a lot of goats." Read this UK Times Online article to find out why!
- Business Week magazine and Next Generation Consulting listed Tucson as one of the Best Places to Raise Your Kids, and #16 on a list of Best Places to Live and Work for Young Professionals.
- View this PDF of a great little Sunset Magazine article on what to do in Tucson.
- American Style Magazine's readers selected Tucson as one of the 2009 Top 25 Arts Destinations in the United States!
- Every weekend, Tucson's downtown is bustling with family friendly activities.
- Budget Travel Magazine named Tubac, Arizona as one of the 10 Coolest Small Towns in America!
- Washington post lists Kitt Peak as top locale for stargazing.
- The fourth Saturday in October is National Make A Difference Day! See how the Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau made a difference.
- Come take a look at our YouTube Channel and watch videos about Tucson and it's fantastic attractions!
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